Trespassing: A World of Decaying Ruins

Even after people leave, buildings continue to hold onto memories.

A photography book documenting abandoned places across 22 countries, captured by urban explorer and photographer André Govia. It features mansions, hospitals, and junkyards that once supported people’s lives and industries, now left behind by time.

Decaying walls, peeling paint, and silent interiors. What is captured is not merely ruin, but the traces of how human-made structures transform over time. The contrast between places that were once bustling and the empty spaces they have become creates an atmosphere that is unsettling yet strangely beautiful.

The appeal of abandoned photography lies not only in the architecture and landscapes, but also in the stories of the people who once inhabited them. This is a must-read for anyone drawn to urban exploration, architecture, photography, and the aesthetics of decay.

Author: André Govia
Publication Year: 2017
Category: Photography Book / Abandoned Places & Urban Exploration
ISBN: 978-4-7661-3115-4
Language: Japanese

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